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Welcome. Anything is possible,good luck with your project. Arnie

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M6KBO I run a VCR321 and VCR353 Clansman out of my FV432. 73's Arnie

First time at the show,agreed great atmosphere,seemed well attended and would definitely go back again next year. and good to meet Clive Elliot for the first time,great source of information. Arnie and wifey

While driving up the M23 today going north towards Gatwick Airport,on the other side I saw a low loader with a American half track and could have been a GMC on the back!!!?.Got me thinking have these just been used in the new Brad Pitt tank movie Fury?. Arnie

Mark and his Cheiftain ARRV,good to see Mark and "Sherek"....looking good...I meant the ARRV.I will swop it for my FV432!!..In my dreams.

.Hi Clive I have just bought a second hand reconditioned FV432 generator which I would like bring to the show for you to test. I know that you, of course, cannnot carry out a full static test under working condition's; but any test's that prove it is functional would be appreciated. Regards Arnie

There will be now 11 in stock when this one goes.:wow:?I was led to believe!!!!!. Arnie

Hi Nick I have no idea, but have fun stripping,are you living in Kent by any chance?. Arnie

Dear ALL Thank you for your help thus far,I will have a mearsure over the weekend and let you all know what parts I may need,cable lenghts and connectors. Many thanks for all your help. 73's M6KBO Arnie

Hi Mike Its all going into a FV432. Arnie

Hi All Any help in acquiring the following items would be gratefully appreciated. 1 X ARFAT 1 X TUAAM Mounting bracket for TUAAM Clansman Mounting Bars Cable connecting ARFAT & TUAAM - 7 way interconnecting cable Other cables I think we need for connecting the pieces - I might be wrong - any advice/help gratefully appreciated !! 353 to ARFAT - 12 way interconnecting cable 353 to ARFAT - Coax cable ARFAT TO TUAAM - Coax cable Antenna Base to TUAAM - Coax cable Many Thanks Arnie

Dear All I have two BA 2803 MK I generators that are currently in need of test & repair. Does anyone know of a company that would be able to carry out the work? Regards Arnie Regards

Where about's in East Gippsland are you,as I lived and worked on a farm in Outtrim in 1985/86 and while there I visited a TA Recovery Unit not far from there.You will have some great hill's to take it out on, and good luck with the restoration work. Arnie

Hi All Does anybody know how this base plate that fits onto a VRC321,fits into my FV432?.I was going to place it next to the Commander,only there are not any lug's to bolt it down there.I will have to weld some there to hold it down or possibly it sits in the back near the fixed fire extinguisher?.Any help gratefully appreciated.:undecided: Regards Arnie Attached Thumbnails Edit Post Reply With Quote

Hi All Does anybody know how this base plate that fits onto a VRC321,fits into my FV432?.I was going to place it next to the Commander,only there are not any lug's to bolt it down there.I will have to weld some there to hold it down or possibly it sits in the back near the fixed fire extinguisher?.Any help gratefully appreciated.:undecided: Regards Arnie

I have just passed my Radio Foundation Exam, I think it cost me £25 and now going to take the Intermediate Licence;as with regard's to using my Clansman in the FV432 vehicle I will need to write to Ofcom for a NOV (Notification of Variation) to use it in the vehicle and talk with Cadet Forces etc. to comply with regulations. If I can be of any help to anyone wishing to take the exam please feel free to PM me. Arnie

I have taken some photographs today of the two aerial mounting points on the FV432 MK11,not sure why they want two?.It looks like the large round one has not been used for a long time.Also I know this is probably the wrong thread,only I have a four pin lighting point at the rear and does anybody know if i can still get the correct four pin plug?. 73 Arnie

Hi D&J, Glen and Iain Many thanks for your help. I have measured the connector, the od = 14mm and the id = 10/11mm. I will take some more pictures of the other mount today and post later. Iain, I have noted your callsign as we are members of VMARS and hopefully we will be 'on air' with our Clansman for the War & Peace show in July, any vistors most welcome.....all help and advice gratefully received! 73's Arnie & Debbie M6KBO & M6WSC

Help! could anybody tell what aerial i need to fit this base on my Fv432, it had another one next to it at the front right hand side of the vehicle that looks as though it hasent been used for a while.It was upgraded for Clansman from Larkspur in 1983. Regards Arnie

Hi All I am currently installing a Clansman VRC321 into my FV432. I have purchased a copy of 'BASIC RADIO, THREE SET, B HARNESS IN TRACKED VEHICLE APC FV432 - TECHNICAL HANDBOOK - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION SUBJECT: INSTALLATION OF UK/VRC 353, UK/VRC 321 AND C42 NO 3 WITH BID 150' According to the introduction on the front page of the manual 'the items comprising the installation are listed in tables 1 - 6 and are supplied in CES Nos 44750, 43754, 44681, 43428, 42921 (2N), 42992, 42921 (2F), 43906, 44687, 44696, 44750' However, these tables do not appear in the manual I have purchased. Does this mean that the tables and all the installation requirements are listed in the further manuals so I have to purchase a complete set? Or does anyone know where I can find all the installation requirements in one document? Many thanks for you help Arnie

Hi Clive & Andy Firstly, many thanks to you Clive for your prompt and very informative reply. I have digested every detail! and will attempt to use the given information to find out if the alternators are still working and serviceable. Andy, thanks also for your input....helpful as always. I will post to let you know the outcome of my testing. Arnie

Dear All Happy New Year!! I am need of some help please. I am trying to find out if my spare Rotax BA 2803 Alternators, for my FV432, are working. I have been asked to find out what the resistances of the stator and field windings in the alternator should be. I have read the information (see below) given by Clive Elliott in 'All Charged Up' Part 2 but I am not sure if this is the correct data I have been asked for. Output winding (each phase) 0.24-0.28 ohms at 20 degrees centigradeField resistance 0.34-0.37 ohms at 20 degrees centigradeField current 4.9-6.1 amps at 1,750 rpmField current 5.0-6.2 amps at 8,000 rpm If anyone can let me know if this is what I need or advise me as to the correct data I would be very grateful. Thanks for your help Arnie

Thank you for your help Clive